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Nezha Conquers the Dragon King

1979 · 65 min Animation Fantasy Adventure Action
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Nezha, the mischievous boy born with celestial powers to General Li Jing, spends his days in playful chaos around Chentang Pass. His innocent antics spiral into a divine confrontation when he angers Ao Guang, the formidable Dragon King of the East Sea. The enraged deity appeals to the Heavenly Court and unleashes calamities upon the mortal realm. Witnessing the suffering of his people and the peril facing his family, the young hero makes a fateful choice: to stand alone against the combined might of the sea dragons and celestial bureaucracy, turning a child's rebellion into an epic legend of sacrifice and defiance.

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Original Title 哪吒闹海
Year 1979
Country China
Genre Animation, Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Director Yan Dingxian
Runtime 65 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (58 votes)

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A landmark of Chinese animation that breathes vibrant life into ancient mythology. Directors Wang Shuchen and Yan Dingxian translate the epic from 'Investiture of the Gods' into a visual symphony, where every movement echoes the artistry of traditional opera and woodblock prints.

What lingers after the final frame is the timeless resonance of a child challenging cosmic injustice—a story of individual will against rigid destiny. Nezha's struggle transcends its era, remaining a poignant allegory of resistance. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yan Dingxian

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A vibrant tapestry of folk-art colors, dynamic silhouettes inspired by shadow puppetry, and mythic scale balanced with intimate emotion.

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